Where to find Lugers?

Obi2winky · 03-07-2019, 02:47 PM

Hi everyone! New member here.
Like most people, ive always been intrigued by the P08 would love to own one. But it’s been difficult to find a reasonable you priced one that I can go shoot without feeling guilty. Can anyone recommend a place I should look around?

Thanks!

beachbaker · 03-07-2019, 02:50 PM

Depending on what you consider reasonable just keep looking on here as they come up and are quite often priced right considering their condition.

Eugen · 03-07-2019, 08:41 PM

Obi2winky, welcome to the forum. Before you look for a Luger be sure to become knowledgeable. Check out the FAQ section on the forum as it is a wealth of info and immensely helpful. As mentioned already, keep an eye on the for sale section on this forum or place a want to buy WTB post.

In my case Lugers tend to find me.

Obi2winky · 03-07-2019, 09:30 PM

Thank you!

John Sabato · 03-07-2019, 09:47 PM

Welcome to the forum!

4 Scale · 03-07-2019, 10:36 PM

That you are finding it a challenge means you are going about it in the right way. IMO finding a good value in Lugers requires time and effort.

I would suggest you comb through old threads on this and the other Luger discussion forum, looking for threads where your question has been asked before. There are many excellent and fairly recent threads that give useful information on obtaining a first Luger.

ilikelugers · 03-08-2019, 01:24 AM

A friend sent me a link to a farm auction site featuring a piece he was interested in.

It was an auction web based site featuring state wide auctions and by pure chance a 41 byf "Black widow" was featured further on down the link.

I wanted it, I bid on it and took it home!

I did a google search and found this site and posted pictures and got great advice.

This site was suggested as well:

https://simpsonltd.com/

Two gentlemen have fine Lugers that I have corresponded with for possible purchase as I found out mine is really in the collector class and I would like a Luger shooter.

My Ruger MKII 22's are remarkably similiar in feel and handling so they are filling the bill until a shooter Luger comes along.

educate your self and enjoy the hunt!

4 Scale · 03-08-2019, 12:49 PM

Here's an example of a thread that has useful information. There are many such threads, this is offered more as an example of a useful thread, than as being the answer to your question.

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...208#post320208

IMO patience and effort are key to finding a Luger at a reasonable value. Part of the effort should be in looking through old threads in the Luger discussion forums.

03-07-2019, 02:47 PM	#1
Obi2winky New User Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 3 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Where to find Lugers? Hi everyone! New member here. Like most people, ive always been intrigued by the P08 would love to own one. But it’s been difficult to find a reasonable you priced one that I can go shoot without feeling guilty. Can anyone recommend a place I should look around? Thanks!

03-07-2019, 02:50 PM	#2
beachbaker Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: california Posts: 135 Thanks: 27 Thanked 106 Times in 29 Posts	Depending on what you consider reasonable just keep looking on here as they come up and are quite often priced right considering their condition. __________________ Curt

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Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 757 Thanks: 366 Thanked 594 Times in 313 Posts	Obi2winky, welcome to the forum. Before you look for a Luger be sure to become knowledgeable. Check out the FAQ section on the forum as it is a wealth of info and immensely helpful. As mentioned already, keep an eye on the for sale section on this forum or place a want to buy WTB post. In my case Lugers tend to find me. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

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John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Welcome to the forum! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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Obi2winky New User Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 3 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you!

03-07-2019, 10:36 PM	#6
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	That you are finding it a challenge means you are going about it in the right way. IMO finding a good value in Lugers requires time and effort. I would suggest you comb through old threads on this and the other Luger discussion forum, looking for threads where your question has been asked before. There are many excellent and fairly recent threads that give useful information on obtaining a first Luger.

03-08-2019, 01:24 AM	#7
ilikelugers User Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 9 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	A friend sent me a link to a farm auction site featuring a piece he was interested in. It was an auction web based site featuring state wide auctions and by pure chance a 41 byf "Black widow" was featured further on down the link. I wanted it, I bid on it and took it home! I did a google search and found this site and posted pictures and got great advice. This site was suggested as well: https://simpsonltd.com/ Two gentlemen have fine Lugers that I have corresponded with for possible purchase as I found out mine is really in the collector class and I would like a Luger shooter. My Ruger MKII 22's are remarkably similiar in feel and handling so they are filling the bill until a shooter Luger comes along. educate your self and enjoy the hunt!

03-08-2019, 12:49 PM	#8
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	Here's an example of a thread that has useful information. There are many such threads, this is offered more as an example of a useful thread, than as being the answer to your question. http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...208#post320208 IMO patience and effort are key to finding a Luger at a reasonable value. Part of the effort should be in looking through old threads in the Luger discussion forums.